Alert Summary for 5/17/2026

12:05 AM: Uptown D trains are running express from 167 St to Tremont Av while we investigate what activated a train’s brakes at 170 St.

For service to/from bypassed stations, take a downtown D train.


12:14 AM: Norwood-205 St-bound D trains are running with delays after we moved a train with its brakes activated at 170 St.

Norwood-205 St-bound D trains have resumed regular service from 167 St to Tremont Av.


12:18 AM: Norwood-205 St-bound D trains are running express from 167 St to Tremont Av while we address a signal malfunction near Tremont Av.

For service to/from bypassed stations, take a Manhattan-bound D train.


12:54 AM: Norwood-205 St-bound D trains are running with delays after we addressed a signal malfunction near Tremont Av.

Norwood-205 St-bound D trains have resumed regular service from 167 St to Tremont Av.


12:56 AM: Downtown 2 trains are running express from Gun Hill Rd to E 180 St while we investigate a report of an unauthorized person on the tracks near Gun Hill Rd.

For service to/from bypassed stops, take a Wakefield-241 St-bound 2 train.


12:57 AM: Downtown 2 trains are running with delays after we investigated a report of an unauthorized person on the tracks near Gun Hill Rd.

Downtown 2 trains have resumed making local stop from Gun Hill Rd to E 180 St


1:11 AM: Canarsie-Rockaway Pkwy-bound L trains are delayed while we investigate a report of an unauthorized person on the tracks near Sutter Av.


1:21 AM: No Canarsie-Rockaway Pkwy-bound L trains from Broadway Junction to Canarsie-Rockaway Pkwy.

L trains are delayed in both directions.

Canarsie-Rockaway Pkwy-bound L trains will end at Broadway Junction.

What’s Happening?

  • We are investigating a report of an unauthorized person on the tracks near Sutter Av.

For service between Broadway Junction and Canarsie-Rockaway Pkwy use nearby B60 buses.


1:25 AM: Downtown 1 trains are running with delays after we removed a train car in need of repair from service at 207 St.


1:29 AM: L trains are running with delays in both directions after we investigated a report of an unauthorized person on the tracks near Sutter Av.

Canarsie-Rockaway Pkwy-bound L trains have resumed making stops from Broadway Junction to Canarsie-Rockaway Pkwy.


1:59 AM: Downtown 4 trains are delayed while we investigate what caused a train’s brakes to activate at Fulton St.


2:35 AM: Downtown 2 trains are delayed while we conduct track maintenance near Clark St.


2:54 AM: Downtown 2 trains are running with delays while we address a signal malfunction near E 180 St.


3:04 AM: No 2 train service between 3 Av/149 St and E 180 St while we address a signal malfunction near E 180 St.

Downtown 2 trains will end at E 180 St.

Wakefield-241 St-bound 2 trains will end at 3 Av/149 St.

For service between 3 Av/149 St and E 180 St use nearby Bx21 buses.


4:32 AM: Broad St-bound J trains are delayed while we remove a train in need of cleaning from service at Broadway Junction.

Planned Work Reminder:

  • In Brooklyn, no J between Crescent St and Broadway Junction.

4:56 AM: 2 train are running with delays in both directions after we addressed a signal malfunction near E 180 St.

2 trains have resumed making scheduled stops in The Bronx.


5:34 AM: Uptown 4, 6 trains are delayed while we investigate a report of an unauthorized person on the tracks near 103 St.


5:44 AM: Uptown 4, 6 trains are running express from Grand Central-42 St to 125 St while we investigate a report of an unauthorized person on the tracks near 103 St.

For service to/from bypassed stops, take a downtown 4, 6 train.


6:03 AM: The last stop on most uptown 4, 6 trains will be 86 St while NYPD responds to an unauthorized person on the track at 103 St.

Take nearby Q trains for service.

Additional Service Changes

  • Some uptown 4, 6 trains will run express from Grand Central-42 St to 125 St.

Listen to announcements on your train to hear how it will run.

Expect 4, 6 delays in both directions.


7:21 AM: A‌ trains are delayed in both directions while the South Channel Bridge opens for marine traffic to pass.


8:00 AM: Downtown 4 trains are delayed while we address a door problem on a train at Bedford Park Blvd-Lehman College.


8:03 AM: 1 trains are running with delays in both directions while NYPD responds to someone being disruptive at Van Cortlandt Park-242 St.


8:18 AM: Jamaica-bound EF trains are delayed while we remove a train from service and request EMS for someone in need at Kew Gardens-Union Tpke.

Planned Work Reminder

  • E trains run via the Roosevelt Island F in both directions between 21 St-Queensbridge and 2 Av.

8:34 AM: 34 St-Hudson Yards-bound 7 trains are running with delays while we address a signal malfunction near 111 St.


8:53 AM: Jamaica-bound E, F trains are running local from 21 St-Queensbridge to Forest Hills-71 Av.

What’s Happening?

  • We are moving a work train back to the storage facility.

Expect delays on Forest Hills-71 Av-bound R trains while they share the track with rerouted trains.


8:57 AM: A‌ trains are delayed in both directions while the South Channel Bridge opens for marine traffic to pass.


9:37 AM: Jamaica-bound E, F trains are running with delays after we moved a work train back to the storage facility in Jamaica.

Jamaica-bound E, F trains have resumed making scheduled stops in Queens.


10:13 AM: Downtown A trains are delayed while we investigate what caused a train’s brakes to activate at 168 St.


10:21 AM: Uptown C trains are running with delays after we investigated a report of someone being disruptive on a train at 34 St-Penn Station.


10:29 AM: Uptown A trains are running with delays after NYPD responded to someone being disruptive on a train at 59 St-Columbus Circle.


10:59 AM: Broadway Junction-bound J trains are delayed while we request NYPD assistance for someone being disruptive on a train at Chambers St.

Planned Work Reminder

  • There is no J service in either direction between Crescent St and Broadway Junction.

11:07 AM: No J service in either direction between Chambers St and Broad St while we request NYPD assistance for someone being disruptive on a train at Chambers St.

As an alternative to J service, consider taking A, L trains.

Planned Work Reminder

  • There is no J service in either direction between Crescent St and Broadway Junction.

11:20 AM: J trains are running with delays in both directions between Broad St and Broadway Junction.

J service has resumed between Chambers St and Broad St.

What Happened?

  • NYPD responded to someone being disruptive on a train at Chambers St.

Planned Work Reminder

  • There is no J service in either direction between Crescent St and Broadway Junction.

12:27 PM: Uptown Q trains are running with delays after we conducted an investigation on a train at Cortelyou Rd.


1:11 PM: L trains are delayed in both directions while we address a switch problem near Canarsie-Rockaway Pkwy.


1:17 PM: There is no L service in either direction between Canarsie-Rockaway Pkwy and Livonia Av in both directions.

What’s Happening?

  • We are addressing a switch problem near Canarsie-Rockaway Pkwy.

Service Changes

  • The last stop on Canarsie-Rockaway Pkwy-bound L trains will be either Myrtle-Wyckoff Avs or Livonia Av, where they will turn back for 8 Av-bound service.

Listen to announcements on your train to hear how it will operate.

As an alternative for L service in Canarsie, use nearby B15 and B60 buses.


1:27 PM: Uptown Q trains are running local from 14 St-Union Sq to 34 St-Herald Sq while we remove a train with a door problem from service at 14 St-Union Sq.

Expect delays on uptown N, R trains while they share the track with rerouted trains.


1:27 PM: Uptown Q trains are running with delays after we addressed a door problem on a train at 14 St-Union Sq.

Uptown Q trains have resumed making scheduled stops.


1:32 PM: Uptown Q trains are running local from Canal St to 34 St-Herald Sq while we remove a train with a door problem from service at 14 St-Union Sq.

Expect delays on uptown N, R trains while they share the track with rerouted trains.


1:40 PM: L trains are running with delays in both directions, severely 8 Av-bound, after we addressed a switch problem near Canarsie-Rockaway Pkwy.

L service has resumed in both directions between Livonia Av and Canarsie-Rockaway Pkwy.


2:27 PM: Uptown D trains are delayed while we investigate a report of a person being disruptive on a train at 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr.


2:28 PM: Uptown 3, 4 trains are running with delays while we address a signal malfunction near Crown Heights-Utica Av.

Boarding Change:

  • Uptown 3, 4 trains will arrive on the local track.

Planned Work Reminder

  • No 3, 4 trains between Crown Hts-Utica Av and New Lots Av.

2:48 PM: Downtown C trains are running express from 59 St-Columbus Circle to Canal St.

At 34 St-Penn Station, board C trains on the express (A) platform.

What’s Happening?

  • We’re removing a train car in need of cleaning from service at 34 St-Penn Station.

Expect downtown A delays while they share tracks with rerouted trains.


2:51 PM: Uptown Q trains are delayed while we request EMS for a person in need on a train at Cortelyou Rd.


2:53 PM: Downtown 4 trains are bypassing Mosholu Pkwy while we address a switch problem near Woodlawn.

For service to/from Mosholu Pkwy, take a Woodlawn-bound 4 train.


2:54 PM: Uptown Q trains are running express from from Kings Hwy to Prospect Park while we request EMS for a person in need on a train at Cortelyou Rd.

For service to/from stops bypassed, take a Coney Island-bound train.


3:22 PM: Uptown Q trains are running with delays after EMS responded to a person in need on a train at Cortelyou Rd.

Uptown Q trains have resumed local service from Kings Hwy to Prospect Park.


4:28 PM: Jamaica-bound J trains are running with delays after we moved a train at Broad St.


5:15 PM: Uptown A, C, D trains are delayed while we investigate why a train’s brakes activated at 72 St.

Planned Work Reminder:

  • Uptown A, D local from 59 St-Columbus Circle to 125 St.

5:26 PM: Uptown 6 trains are delayed while we address a door problem on a train at Grand Central-42 St.


5:28 PM: Downtown 4 trains are running with delays after we addressed a switch problem near Woodlawn.

Downtown 4 trains have resumed making scheduled stops in the Bronx.


5:42 PM: Downtown 6 trains are delayed while we investigate what caused a train’s brakes to activate at Bleecker St.


5:45 PM: Downtown 6 trains are running express from 14 St-Union Sq to Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall.

What’s Happening?

  • We are investigating what caused a train’s brakes to activate at Bleecker St.

For service to/from bypassed stops, take an uptown 6 train.


5:59 PM: Downtown 6 trains are running with delays after we moved a train that had its brakes activated at Bleecker St.

Downtown 6 trains have resumed making local stops from 14 St-Union Sq to Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall.


7:55 PM: Coney Island-bound F trains are delayed while we investigate a report of people being disruptive on a train at Kings Hwy.


8:44 PM: Downtown 6 trains are running express from 14 St-Union Sq to Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall.

What’s Happening?

  • We are addressing a door problem on a train at 14 St-Union Sq.

For service to/from bypassed stops, take an uptown 6 train.


8:57 PM: Downtown 6 trains are running with delays after we addressed a problem on a train at 14 St-Union Sq.

Downtown 6 trains have resumed making local stops from 14 St-Union Sq to Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall.


8:59 PM: Uptown Q trains are delayed while we investigate what caused a train’s brakes to activate at Avenue J.


9:24 PM: Downtown 1 trains are delayed while we request NYPD assistance for someone being disruptive on a train at 207 St.


9:28 PM: Uptown 1 trains are running express from Dyckman St to Van Cortlandt Park-242 St.

If your stop is skipped, take a downtown 1 train.

What’s Happening?

  • We are requesting NYPD assistance for someone being disruptive on a train at 207 St.

9:31 PM: Uptown 1 trains are delayed while we request NYPD assistance for someone being disruptive on a train at 207 St.


9:51 PM: 8 Av-bound L trains are delayed while we remove a train with a door problem from service at New Lots Av.


9:59 PM: Uptown 2, 3 trains are delayed while we request NYPD assistance for someone being disruptive on a train at Times Sq-42 St.


10:25 PM: Uptown 2, 3 trains are delayed while we remove a train with a mechanical problem from service at Franklin Av-Medgar Evers College.


10:53 PM: Downtown 2, 3 trains are delayed while we address a door problem on a train at 96 St.

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